Lewitt LCT 940 Large-Diaphragm Valve Microphone

Lewitt LCT 940 Large-Diaphragm Valve Microphone
Product no: 9000-0020-3414 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The crown jewel of Lewitt's Authentica line, the LCT 940 large-diaphragm condenser microphone, has revolutionised the modern recording process by offering nine directional characteristics for maximum flexibility. Because this mic combines the characteristics of both tube and FET technology, you can use it for virtually every imaginable situation. Choose between the 'FET' mode or the 'Tube' mode with a separated signal path, ensuring discrete, independent operation. Lewitt's LCT 940 was nominated for the NAMM TEC Award in 2013, and voted 'Editor's Choice' of Electronic Musician magazine.

LCT 940 large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone

The Lewitt LCT 940 microphone has two different modes: 'Tube' and 'FET' The 'Tube' mode delivers a classic, warm, rich tube sound, while the 'FET' mode offers the sparkling, clear, full sound Lewitt mics are known for. What's more, this microphone features the unique option to blend both modes, creating even more possibilities for studio professionals. Most importantly, though, the LCT 940 boasts nine directional characteristics in total: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure 8, broad cardioid, supercardioid, and four additional so-called 'in between' characteristics. Additionally, it features four attenuation levels, four adjustable high-pass filters, an LED indicator and noiseless buttons; and to complete its long list of benefits, automatic attenuation and protection against clipping.

The brand Lewitt

The Vienna-based microphone company Lewitt stands for high-quality mics, designed to reproduce an authentic, pure sound and memorable recordings. Their microphones comply with the highest standards of audio professionals who expect unsurpassed audio performance in both live and studio applications.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA)	-34
Microphone impedance	150-199 ohms
Low-cut filter	yes
Maximum SPL	150 dB - 159 dB
Maximum frequency	20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency	20 - 21 Hz
Pad switch	yes
Polar pattern	cardioid, super cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, multi pattern
Multi-pattern	yes
Tube microphone	yes
Stereo	no
Microphone accessories	shock mount, windshield, cable, case, power
Vintage microphone family	not applicable
Microphone sound	saturated/coloured

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	8,1 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	48,5 x 42,0 x 17,0 cm

Product specifications

acoustic operational principle: pressure gradient transducer, externally polarised
transducer: 25.4 mm
directional character: omnidirectional, broad cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid, figure 8, plus four additional directional characteristics selectable via remote control
frequency range: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
sensitivity: 23 mV / Pa (-33 dBV), cardioid, 20 mV / Pa (-34 dBV), omni, 23 mV / Pa (-33 dBV), figure 8
signal/noise ratio (FET): 86 dB-A
signal/noise ratio (tube): 82 dB-A
equivalent noise ratio (FET): 8 dB-A, cardioid, 9 dB-A, omni, 8 dB-A, figure 8
equivalent noise ratio (tube): 12 dB-A, cardioid, 13 dB-A, omni, 12 dB-A, figure 8
dynamic range FET mic.: 135 dB-A
dynamic range tube: 128 dB-A
max. SPL at 0.5 % THD (FET): 143 dB, 0 dB attenuation, 149 dB, 6 dB attenuation, 155 dB, 12 dB attenuation, 161 dB, 18 dB attenuation
max. SPL at 0.5% THD (tube): 140 dB, 0 dB attenuation, 146 dB, 6 dB attenuation, 152 dB, 12 dB attenuation, 158 dB, 18 dB attenuation
attenuation pad: 6 dB, 12 dB, selectable via remote control
bass-cut filter: 12 dB / octave at 40 Hz, 6 dB / octave at 150 Hz, 6 dB / octave at 300 Hz, selectable via remote control
nominal impedance: < 200 ohms
nominal load impedance: > 1,000 ohms
power supply: custom power supply unit, 230 V, 50 Hz, 110 V, 60 Hz
current consumption: 170 mA
plug: gold-plated 11-pin XLR
cable: 8 m, 11-pin audio cable, oxygen-free copper
dimensions (mic): 192 x 60 x 46 mm
dimensions (PSU): 250 x 150 x 70 mm
nett weight (mic): 662 g
nett weight (PSU): 1,930 g
included: PSU 940 power supply/remote control, LCT 40 SHxx shock mount, LCT 40 Tr 11-pin XLR cable and LCT 40 windshield

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Gerson 24 December 2023

Wrote the following about Lewitt LCT 940 Large-Diaphragm Valve Microphone

Ik hou gewoon van deze microfoon. De hoge kwaliteit van de constructie ging gepaard met de hoge kwaliteit van het geluid. Alles waar we het op gebruikten, klonk goed, vooral de zang, en ik denk dat de LCT 940 hier de meeste fans zal vinden. Hij is in alles goed, maar blinkt uit als zangmicrofoon.

Op een gitaar-cab pakte de FET-modus soepel een semi-akoestische jazz op zonder de klank van de gitaar in de weg te staan, en de buizenmodus rondde een overdreven scherp Telecaster-geluid perfect af.

Super tevreden mee!! Top product :)